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Hindley planning approval rate

Hindley ward in Wigan has a 91.2% approval rate based on 160 planning decisions. Wigan overall: 88.5%.

Last updated: August 2026

91.2%
ward approval rate
160
Decisions
146
Approved
14
Refused
88.5%
Wigan average

Hindley sits slightly above the Wigan average, with a 2.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Hindley compares

Hindley ward (160 decided)
91.2%
Wigan overall (5,618 decided)
88.5%
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Recent decisions in Hindley

Single storey rear extension, raise in roof height and hip to gable conversion t · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Approved
Single storey front extension, 2 storey bay window to front, single storey rear · Mon 27 Jul 2026
Approved
First floor side extension · Mon 13 Jul 2026
Approved
Change of use from commercial (Use Class E(a)) to 3 two-storey apartments (Use C · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Approved
Change of use from existing single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 3 person, 3 · Wed 27 May 2026
Refused

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